There are two methods to log a notification for a critical finding:
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Set a study as a critical case on the worklist.
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Set a study as a critical case on the study viewer.
To log a notification for a critical finding on the worklist, follow the instructions below:  Right-ClickRight-click the study-of-interest on the worklist.
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 Critical ResultsSelect 'Critical Results' from the drop-down menu.
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 Log NotificationClick on 'Log Notification' and another menu should appear.
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See below for more information on the Log Information menu:
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Use the drop-down menu to choose who needs to receive the notification.
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Select the method in which the patient is contacted.
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Select whether or not an acknowledgement needs to be sent from the referring physician.
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Type in any relevant comments.
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Click on 
to expand the 'Study Information' folder and see more details pertaining to the study.
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Click on 'Add Log' to save the information.
Referring physicians can log into Ultima to submit an acknowledgement as shown below:
To log a notification for a critical finding on the viewer, follow the instructions below:
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Click on the 'Main Toolbox' on the bottom left corner.
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Select 'Critical Results' from the drop-down menu.
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Select 'Log Notification' from the next set of options.
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Fill in the log notification menu.
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You can add the 'Critical Results' button as a shortcut on the bottom toolbar panel.
